Best Bourbon Distilleries Not in Kentucky Most often, Bourbon is recognized as a Kentucky whiskey, especially by Kentuckians. This is not necessarily true. To be a bourbon the grains used to make the whiskey must be at least 51% corn. The proof of the bourbon is also watched at each level. The mash (mix of … Read more
All diehard alcohol and liquor connoisseurs will surely be able to tell a Scotch from Bourbon, both being two distinct varieties of whiskey. The distinction between the two is not only regarding provenance but also in their composition-Scotch is brewed from malted barley and originates from Scotland while bourbon is of American origin and fermented … Read more
The Zombie is made with various fruit juices, liqueurs and rums. It first appeared around 1934 , invented by Donn Beach of the Don the Beachcomber’s restaurant in Hollywood. It didn’t become popular until 1939 during the New York World’s Fair, however. Now it’s a popular tiki cocktail because of the rum and fruit juices … Read more
Fans of James Bond probably already have some idea where the Vesper comes from. It was first ordered by the International Man of Mystery in Ian Flemming’s 1953 book, Casino Royale. The drink was created by Fleming in what was his first James Bond book. It was entirely fictional, but is now somewhat famous, due … Read more
An American Classic If you are not familiar with Jerry Thomas, know that he is considered the “father of American mixology” and created many of our favorite American cocktail recipes. The Tom Collins is perhaps one of his most cherished creations and is a remake of the once-popular Jim Collins cocktail. The Tom Collins cocktail … Read more
Top 10 Thai Beers The hot and sultry weather prevailing in Thailand for most of the year will titillate you to guzzle endless cans of beer. The Thais do not gravitate beyond Chang, Leo, and Singha-the top three beers of Thailand that come cheap. Even the expatriates and travelers seem to have developed a penchant … Read more
The List Of Top 10 Mexican Beers The Beer shares its due of a long history with Mexico. It was long known to the Mesoamerican people as fermented alcoholic beverages like the corn beer and cocoa beans long before the Spanish invasion. It was Hernan Cortes who introduced the European beer brewed with barley in … Read more
Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipes The Manhattan is a cocktail of only three ingredients: rye or bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The combination of flavors is so complex, that it lends to endless variations, taking advantage of the spice of the rye or bourbon whiskey to bring out bold flavors in the bitters, and contrasting … Read more
Last Word cocktails are insanely popular with the people who love gin. This gin cocktail does not sound like the most versatile drink because of its ingredients but bartenders still love to play around with it. You can have it flat or choose to have it with bubbles. A cult classic, the last Word cocktail … Read more
The Top 7 Irish Beers That Are Not To Be Missed Out They are stubborn, take a big ego on their culture, speak with that heavy tone and accent and mostly funny. Many more interesting characteristics define the Irish but what is more exciting is the way they enjoy their drinks especially the beers. Ireland … Read more
Featuring the List of the 6 Best German Wines Germany is the 8th largest wine producing country in the world. Although German is not really known for the wine around the world and we know what the country is famous for, but still, Germans and their wine should never be underestimated. The country has an … Read more
If you thought that vodka brands are best when consumed in their pure state, then wait until you take a sip of cosmopolitan cocktail, which was made famous by the famous Sex and the City. Generally, cosmopolitan cocktails are made from vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, sweeten or fresh lime juice, among other ingredients. However, … Read more